“Towards a Queered Understanding of Critical Social Justice“

A trans* woman of color, hearing Reina Gossett’s lived experience is enough to captivate. Add to this her years of meaningful experience in activism and community organization, in film-making and research, in writing and social justice work, and Gossett’s growing recognition begins to make sense.

Reina offers a unique perspective on the experiences of LGBTQ/GNC (lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer, gender non-conforming) people, especially those who are also people of color and those of low-income backgrounds.

Sharing this perspective, and with such varied and interdisciplinary experiences, Reina brings new light to social justice activism and challenges even the most critical of us to examine our practices and beliefs, pushing all to embody the change that so many feel our world so desperately needs.

Presented by Student Life’s Mosaic: Cultural & Diversity Center and The Women’s Center.

Check out the myUMBC event page or the Facebook event page, as well!

“Towards a Queered Understanding of Critical Social Justice“

A trans* woman of color, hearing Reina Gossett’s lived experience is enough to captivate. Add to this her years of meaningful experience in activism and community organization, in film-making and research, in writing and social justice work, and Gossett’s growing recognition begins to make sense.

Reina offers a unique perspective on the experiences of LGBTQ/GNC (lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer, gender non-conforming) people, especially those who are also people of color and those of low-income backgrounds.

Sharing this perspective, and with such varied and interdisciplinary experiences, Reina brings new light to social justice activism and challenges even the most critical of us to examine our practices and beliefs, pushing all to embody the change that so many feel our world so desperately needs.

Presented by Student Life’s Mosaic: Cultural & Diversity Center and The Women’s Center.

Check out the myUMBC event page or the Facebook event page, as well!

Second Generation Scholarship Form DEADLINE: Oct 17,2014

Second Generation Scholarship Form

There are many different ways to spice up your undergraduate experience, and Undergraduate Research is in high demand!!

Consider getting involved for a chance to:

*CONNECT WITH FACULTY AND STUDENTS*

*GET PROJECT FUNDING $$$*

*LAND AN INTERNSHIP*

*OR EVEN TRAVEL!*

Check out the link provided for more information and to see what other students in your field have done!

Also, DON'T FORGET to come out to our "How To Get Started in Research" Workshop THIS WEDNESDAY, October 8, 2014 at 12 NOON in SONDHEIM 108!!! See you there!

It definitely wouldn't hurt having a few more bright economists in our society today. Become a pioneer, explore your interests, and much more!

We have a new cash to card machine in the print/copy/scan area! Now you don’t have to go to the RLC only to add money to your ID card.

It takes general funds for printing/copying/scanning, food funds, etc., and you have to specify which you are adding. The new machine takes any bill between $1.00 and $100.00, but doesn’t give change.

The guest card you can buy here is $ 0.50.

Directions for use are on the top of the machine.

Second Generation Scholarship Form DEADLINE: Oct 17,2014

Second Generation Scholarship Form

Through RESEARCH and careful study, he created the infamous 3 laws of motion we still reference to this day!

Soooo...All you future physicists....listen up!!

There are phenomenal opportunities for research in your field (including an upcoming research experience in JAPAN) and countless benefits that come with it! Show the world what you have to offer, and all the specifics are totally up to you!

Click on the link provided to check out what other Physics majors have done, and learn more about becoming an undergraduate student researcher!!

Also, next week on  Monday, October 8th, 2014 at 12 noon in SONDHEIM 108 there is another How To Get Started In Research Workshop!! Come get all  your questions answered!

The Counseling Center would like to announce that we are offering new online mental health screenings through ULifeline (www.ulifeline.org/umbc).  The screenings are free, anonymous and confidential.  They cover a wide variety of topics including depression, anxiety, social anxiety, eating problems, alcohol and drug use, and thoughts of self-harm.  On ULifeline, students can also get tips on wellness (sleep, exercise, nutrition, stress management and healthy relationships) and how to help others.

ULifeline is sponsored by The Jed Foundation, an organization that focuses on mental health in the college student population.

October 2-8 is Mental Illness Awareness Week. MIAW is a time to learn about serious mental illnesses such as major depression, bipolar disorder and schizophrenia.

“It’s time to make a difference through dialogue about mental illness throughout our community.”

One in four adults experiences a mental disorder in any given year. One in 17 adults lives with serious mental illness such as schizophrenia, major depression or bipolar disorder. And in America, more people die by suicide (50% more) each year than by homicide.

Treatment works—and saves lives.

Learn more about mental illness and support, education and advocacy to improve the lives of individuals affected by serious mental illnesses at www.nami.org.